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Lecture-Concert Series Presents Frisson Winds

The Fowler Center 201 Olympic Dr, Jonesboro, AR 72401

The A-State Lecture-Concert Series presents Frisson Winds in concert. Frisson Winds features the brilliant wind musicians of the explosive group Frisson. These virtuoso wind players perform a wide variety of music for winds of various combinations as well as wonderful programs of music for piano and winds.Group members are Anna Urrey, flute; Tom Gallant, oboe; Bixby Kennedy, clarinet; and RΓ©my Taghavi, bassoon.

Free

The Main Event

The Forum 115 E Monroe Ave, Jonesboro, AR 72401

During the Main Event, hear from Executive Director Sarah Doss and preview 2023 plans for Downtown Jonesboro Alliance. Multiple guest speakers will be in attendance.

Free

Green Business Committee Lunch & Learn

Jonesboro Regional Chamber of Commerce

Join our Green Business Committee for a Lunch & Learn with Keep Arkansas Beautiful. Executive Director Colbie Jones will be here to discuss the Eats & Clean Street initiative.Tickets are $10. Reserve your seat by emailing cslater@jonesborochamber.com.

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Bark at the Park Baseball Game

Tomlinson Stadium 208 Olympic Dr, Jonesboro, AR 72401

Members and their dogs are invited to support the Red Wolves as they play against the University of Central Arkansas. Call (870) 972-2586 for more information.

Free

Enriched Air Nitrox Class

JT Dive Shop 1610 N Culberhouse St, Jonesboro, AR 72401

Enriched Air has been said to help divers increase their bottom time and feel less tired after a dive. See the benefits? So why haven’t you signed up yet? Join our next class and start diving enriched air now!

Free

Rescue Class

JT Dive Shop 1610 N Culberhouse St, Jonesboro, AR 72401

Taking the rescue diver class will prepare you for emergency situations in the water. Know how to help your dive buddies or anyone in your group in a bad situation.

Free

St. Patrick’s Day Downtown Social

James Bickham Visuals 304 S Main St Apt C, Jonesboro, AR 72401

Join JYPN for a social at James Bickham Visuals. This venue includes a pool table, golf simulator, projector, music, and more! Don’t forget to wear green.

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Own It Launch Party

Join me for a wonderful night of celebration for the release of my newest book, β€œOwn It: life lessons from a gay teenage runaway”. Complete with food, music, book signing, author reading, and cool PRIDE merch, it’s going to be a night for the books!

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Real Estate Investing Workshop

Century 21 1115 Windover Rd, Jonesboro, AR 72401

The Landmark Group at Century 21 Portfolio would like to invite all current and future clients to join us for a free workshop about Real Estate Investing with special guest Jimmy Farley from Evolve Bank. This event will be held in the conference room at Century 21 Portfolio (1115 Windover Rd, Jonesboro).

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Lecture Concert Series: Limmie Pulliam, tenor & Mark Markham, piano

The Fowler Center 201 Olympic Dr, Jonesboro, AR 72401

Rising tenor Limmie Pulliam continues to thrill audiences with his captivating stage presence and his β€œstentorian, yet beautiful,” sound. Pulliam was recently praised by the San Francisco Chronicle for his β€œfull-throated vocal power, and intimate lyricism,,’ with his recent debut at Livermore Valley Opera in Verdi’s Otello.

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Community Wellness Screening

St. Bernard's Auditorium 505 E Washington Ave, Jonesboro, AR 72401

Free screening including blood pressure, height, weight, BMI, anemia, glucose, hemoglobin A1C, and lipid panel. Free colon cancer screening.

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Shamrocks & Shenanigans

Jonesboro Elks Lodge 2113 W Washington Ave, Jonesboro, AR 72401

Members and Guests, join us on Friday Evening March 17th for a St. Patrick’s Day. Celebration from 6pm to 11pm. LIVE music TBD. Traditional corned beef, cabbage, mashed potatoes, gravy, and soda bread to be served. Look for more information in the coming weeks! Join us for Food, Fun, and Great Entertainment here at Lodge #498.

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Best of the Best

The Forum 115 E Monroe Ave, Jonesboro, AR 72401

A talent showcase of NEA’s best performing arts students.

Free

SPRING FLING + SCAVENGER HUNT SATURDAY

Artsy Unique Boutique

Join us for our SPRING FLING + SCAVENGER HUNT SATURDAY event! πŸ’šSwing by ARTSY to celebrate with Scavenger hunts, embroidery, grilled cheese & more!
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When?
– Saturday, March 18th from 10am-3pm!
What?
– Selfie Scavenger Hunt!
– On Site Embroidery!
– Mrs.B’s Grilled Cheese!
– Pick a Shamrock for a steal! (FREE GIFT with all purchases!)
**RAIN or SHINE

Free

Talkin’ Turkey

Forrest L Wood Crowley's Ridge Nature Center 600 E Lawson Rd, Jonesboro, AR 72404

Join us for a program on the Eastern Wild Turkey! Get a crash course on turkey lingo just before turkey season. Plus, make your very own slate turkey call to take home to mimic their sounds.

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Twists & Brows Class

Come experience 2 hours of nonstop education to enhance your knowledge on achieving the perfect twist out and the perfect eyebrows. Learn techniques and proper application skills to take your self care experience to the next level. Expect hands on and look & learn.

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Brandy Lee – Live

Poppy's Beach Grill 2915 Kazi St, Jonesboro, AR 72401

Brandy Lee returning to Jonesboro, AR. to perform live at Poppy’s Beach Grill! See you all at 6pm!?

Free

The Aaron Headley Band Live

The Social Chancery Ln, Jonesboro, AR 72401

Live music from 7-10PM!Bring friends, eat, drink SOCIALIZE!

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Casting Crowns – The Healer Tour

First National Bank Arena 217 Olympic Dr, Jonesboro, AR 72401

Multi-platinum selling Grammy winners Casting Crowns will take their powerful live performances on the road this spring with The Healer Tour. Featuring hit songs from the band’s current chart-topping Healer album (β€œScars In Heaven,” β€œCrazy People”), concert goers will also experience a night of worship like no other

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Classical Concert featuring Limmie Pulliam

The Fowler Center 201 Olympic Dr, Jonesboro, AR 72401

β€œJoin the DSO and guest tenor, Limmie Pulliam, who will perform opera selections from Verdi, Wagner, and Puccini!”

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Jonesboro Baseball Booster Youth League – Registration Open

Registration is Open Now for Youth Baseball League!!!
Deadline to register is Thursday March 23, 2023 @ 11:59pm
Register Online
Games will start the week of 4/17/2023 with the season ending in Mid-late June.
REGISTRATION FEES:
3u-4u Buddy Ball (Tball): $45
5u Competitive Tball: $65
6u Coach Pitch: $65
7u Coach Pitch: $65
8u Coach Pitch: $65
9/10 Live Pitch: $75
11/12 Live Pitch: $75
13-15u Jr Babe Ruth: $85
****All Registrations are subject to an online processing fee.****

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Junior Chiefs NEA Rugby Club – Registration Open Now!!

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
**Deadline to register: March 27, 2023**
Register online
Cost: $30
Ages: Kindergarten – 9th Grade
NEA Rugby Club
This Spring the Jonesboro Parks and Recreation Department is partnering with the Jonesboro Chiefs RFC, a Men’s Rugby Club to offer Rookie Rugby to the Citizens of Jonesboro.
The Junior Chiefs Rugby Club is a self paid program dedicated to giving children in Northeast Arkansas the chance to participate in the game of Rugby. Rugby is rapidly growing in popularity in the United States, especially here in Northeast Arkansas, and the success of the Arkansas State University Rugby program over the years has brought about a new level of interest in this area.
The Club focuses on a sense of community to grow the program while teaching youth the fundamentals of this great game. Our program currently utilizes Rookie Rugby which is a fun, safe, non-contact version of the sport that helps to develop and teach the necessary skills needed to take the next step to tackle rugby.
Registration is currently underway and the deadline to participate in this spring’s program will be March 27th.
Practice will begin the week of March 30th, with games to be held on Saturdays at Joe Mack Campbell Park.
Suggested Equipment:
Plastic Bottomed Cleats
Mouth Guard
Athletic Tops / Bottoms that will be ok getting dirty/muddy/wet
Tentative Schedule:
March 29 – 6:00pm – Practice at Miles Park (401 E Roseclair St, Jonesboro, AR 72401)
April 5 – 6:00pm – Practice at Miles Park
April 8 – 10:00am – Games at Joe Mack Campbell (3021 Dan Ave, Jonesboro, AR 72401)
April 12 – 6:00pm – Practice at Miles Park
April 15 – 10:00am – Games at Joe Mack Campbell
April 19 – 6:00pm – Practice at Miles Park
April 22 – 10:00am – Games at Joe Mack Campbell
April 26 – 6:00pm – Practice at Miles Park
April 29 – 10:00am – Games at Joe Mack Campbell
May 3 – 6:00pm – Practice at Miles Park
May 6 – 10:00am – Games at Joe Mack Campbell
May 10 – 6:00pm – Practice at Miles Park
May 13 – 10:00am – Games at Joe Mack Campbell

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Adult Softball League – Registration is Open!!

Adult Softball Registration Now Open!
Deadline to register: Friday April 14, 2023 @ 11:59pm
Register Online
Schedule: Games played on Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday
Cost: $500 per team
Divisions: Men’s, Coed, & Church
For more information, please contact our Parks & Recreation Office at (870) 933-4604.

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Junior Target Golf – Registration Open Now!!

Junior Target Golf – REGISTRATION OPEN NOW!
Deadline to register: April 30, 2023
Register Online
Cost: $35
Ages: 5-12 years old
Target Golf is a team oriented game played at Craighead Forest Park. Teams will compete for points based on their shots on the target.
Instruction designed to provide the beginning golfer and the experienced individual with a comprehensive, easy to understand method, that will bring fun, success and enjoyment to their game of Golf.
This program has a spring and fall registration period. Current registration will run until April 30th, 2023 at 11:59 pm.
Registration for the league is $35 per player. There is a limited number of confidential scholarships available by request.
Schedule:
Tentative Start Date is May 9th, 2023
Practices will be every Tuesday and Thursday at approximately 5:30pm.
Practices are expected to be one hour and fifteen minutes in duration.
Competition will not start until at least the 3rd week of the program.
Clubs are provided for use at no additional cost for practice/game locations only. You are welcome to bring clubs for your child if you already own them.
Due to any weather, dates and times may be changed or amended.
Tentative End Date is June 15, 2023

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